What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Injection Molding Maintenance Technician position at J&O Plastics Inc.?
Come grow with us! J&O Plastics is looking for a hardworking, passionate, and punctual Lead Maintenance Technician. The Lead Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting routine and nonroutine activities on equipment, including but not limited to JSW Injection Molding Machines, Star & Fanuc Robotics, as well as ancillary machines and equipment as needed.
The Lead Maintenance Technician should possess an advanced level of diagnostic and troubleshooting ability in the areas of electronics, pneumatics and hydraulics.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
- Minimize production downtime through efficient root cause analysis and critical thinking skills.
- Navigate equipment on injection molding machines, 3 Axis Cartesian robots, 6 Axis Fanuc robots, and related production equipment.
- Identify machine alarm indicators efficiently to diagnose problems accurately and propose and implement solutions.
- Full ability to read & understand pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics.
- Interpret mechanical blueprints accurately.
- Use equipment manuals for diagnostic and maintenance purposes.
- Perform efficient repairs on mechanical parts such as bearings, pulleys, filters, valves, gauges, wiring, sensors, and switches.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.
- Maintain work area safety and cleanliness.
- Utilize both powered and non-powered tools to complete assignments.
- Safely work with high and low voltage electricity.
- Document details of diagnosis, repair, parts, and relevant data.
- Utilize proper tools, gauges, and meters.
- Work with hydraulic systems, including servo control valves, pneumatic systems, air actuators, and control valves.
- Communicate with vendors for troubleshooting, parts procurement, and improvements.
- Operate forklifts, cranes, and aerial lifts within the production space.
- Complete work orders consistent with expectations while continuously striving to improve our position as a World-Class Manufacturer.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Maintenance in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years working with plastic injection molding machines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication required.
- Driven to work in a clean and organized manner, leading to optimized efficiencies.
- Ability to utilize computers and data systems for compiling and analyzing and inputting information.
- Attention to detail with an adequate sense of urgency to improve utilization.
- Be able to stand on your feet for an 8-hour shift in a seasonally changing manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
About Us
At J&O Plastics, we are experts in precision injection molding. We serve customers and vendors alike with top-tier services and abilities from our centrally located Ohio facilities in Rittman and Wadsworth. We pride ourselves on using innovation and automation to serve our customers and remain dedicated to the idea that no task gets done without teamwork.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward a career in plastics and custom injection molding, you’ve come to the right place.
- Inclusive team environment with people who support each other
- Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, STD/LTD) starting on first day of employment
- Paid time off available at 90 days
- 401(k) plus company match
- Group Life Insurance (Company Paid)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Competitive wage that is paid weekly
- On the job training and career growth opportunities
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Rittman, OH 44270 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $45
